Taking Tea or Coffee on Empty Stomach Right or Wrong? AIIMS Expert Shares Valuable Insights

Taking bed tea worldwide is a common phenomenon. People are often used to taking tea or coffee on an empty stomach to feel afresh when they get up from bed. So, is it right to take tea or coffee as soon as you get up in the morning? Many of us are not aware that sipping these beverages on an empty stomach can give rise to numerous health issues, both physical and mental. 

Let us delve into insights given by the AIIMS expert about detrimental effects of taking tea/coffee on empty stomach: 

Is it Right to Take Tea or Coffee on Empty Stomach?

Taking tea or coffee on empty stomach is detrimental to health. It is suggested that you avoid them when you start your day. See what an expert from AIIMS has to say in the following video:

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Check out some of the serious repercussions of taking tea or coffee on an empty stomach.

Aggravates Your Digestive Problems

Taking tea/coffee on empty stomach aggravates various digestive problems, such as such as acidity, bloating, flatulence, etc. In addition, the stimulatory effects of these beverages give rise to abdominal cramps that disrupt the digestive system.

Interferes with Your Nutrient Absorption

Since tea and coffee contains caffeine and tannins, which interfere with the absorption of certain nutrients, such as calcium and iron. Consuming tea or coffee on empty stomach hinders your body’s ability to absorb these nutrients.

Causes Mental Issues

Caffeine present in tea/coffee increases energy levels that can lead to various mental problems, such as jitters, migraine, headache, anxiety and nervousness. This can hamper you day-to-day activities, resulting in your restlessness and inability to focus your attention on work.

Causes Fluctuations in Blood Sugar

Caffeine affects glucose metabolism and insulin sensitivity, which can fluctuate blood sugar levels. As a result, you will feel fatigued and irritated. You may also become diabetic.

Weakens Your Immune System

Caffeine accelerates the production of cortisol from the adrenal glands. Although cortisol plays an important role in the body’s metabolism, its increased level can have detrimental effects on your health, weakening your immunity. As a result, your stress level will increase.

Should You Take Tea/Coffee after Meals?

You should not take tea/coffee after meals as caffeine and tannins present in these beverages suppress the effects of minerals and vitamins present in your food. As a result, your body does not get the right amount of nutrients.  

How Should You Start Your Day?

Stop taking tea/coffee on the empty stomach and start your day with home-made mixture of nuts and seeds—two almonds, two walnuts few resins, pistachios, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds. This mixture will make you feel active and energetic throughout the day.

If you are used to taking tea/coffee on empty stomach, give up this habit without any second thought, or else your health will suffer the worst consequences. Instead, start your day with hand-made mixture of nuts.